--- Here ____！ Where is Xiao Liu？ --- There ____.

A. comes the bus， is he

B. comes the bus， he is

C. the bus comes， is he

D. the bus comes， he is

—I'm afraid I can't get the job this time.

—Do remember，________ confident you feel，________ opportunities you'll have.

A．the more；more B．the more；the more

C．more；more D．more；the more

________ of the land in the district ________ covered with trees and grass.

A．Two-fifth；is B．Two-fifth；are

C．Two-fifths；is D．Two-fifths；are

The path in the park looked beautiful, _______ with _______ leaves.

A. covered; falling B. covered; fallen

C. covering; falling D. covering, fallen

_______twice, he didn't want to try again.

A. Failed B. Failing

C. Having failed D. To fail

He has ____ little education that he can’t teach ____ little children.

A. so; such B. such; such

C. so; so D. such; so

Once there was a little bird that lived in the old times. When a sage(智者)was thrown into a ____by his enemy, the little bird saw what happened and decided to put it out to ____the sage. The little bird____bringing a few drops of water in his____mouth from the nearby river. The larger birds in the tree ____and laughed at the little bird, saying, “Why are you carrying the ____?”

The little bird said, “To put out the fire around the sage.” The larger birds continued ____, “How could you put out such a huge fire with so little water? It is ____.”

Do you know what the little bird _____? “I don’t know whether I will manage to put out the fire or not but I know what I have ___to stop the fire.” Hearing the answer, all the larger birds were____.

We often think that our effort is the factor(因素) responsible for our ____. This is a wrong way of ____. If we believe we can succeed, we shall succeed. Our ____is just a sacrifice(犧牲) that we are willing to make .____, the little bird knew that with a few drops of water the fire would not be put out but it was his ___to do whatever he could to achieve this goal.

It’s the action, not the fruit of the action, that is ___.You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your _____or may not be in your time, but that doesn’t ____ you stop doing the right thing. You may never know___results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.

1.A.room B.fire C.river D.plane

2.A.remind B.stop C.help D.surprise

3.A.started B.allowed C.suggested D.imagined

4.A.long B.tiny C.strong D.beautiful

5.A.refused B.understood C.heard D.watched

6.A.cup B.present C.water D.fruit

7.A.warning B.laughing C.teaching D.complaining

8.A.unnecessary B.dangerous C.useless D.possible

9.A.accepted B.achieved C.performed D.replied

10.A.done B.finished C.collected D.proved

11.A.afraid B.silent C.angry D.nervous

12.A.success B.growth C.study D.career

13.A.planning B.working C.explaining D.thinking

14.A.progress B.fortune C.effort D.change

15.A.Similarly B.Strangely C.Suddenly D.Generally

16.A.turn B.responsibility C.promise D.fault

17.A.actual B.easy C.exact D.important

18.A.secret B.order C.power D.memory

19.A.mean B.protect C.report D.mention

20.A.when B.how C.that D.what

Rodd and Todd were lucky children chosen to see Santa Claus himself up at the North Pole. Some elves(精靈) come in and said, "Santa Claus is very busy. You'll only be able to see him for a short while, so make the most of it."

Santa Claus appeared, carrying all the toys the two boys had ever wanted. While Todd ran to hug Santa Claus, Rodd went over to the bicycle he had always dreamed of having. Santa was only there for a few seconds, and disappeared before Rodd had even looked at him. He cried and complained, but within a few hours the two boys had been returned to their homes.

From that day on, every time Rodd saw a toy he felt the excitement of receiving a present, but he would instantly look around to see what else of importance he was missing. And in this way, Rodd helped those who had nothing, giving love to those who almost never received it, and putting smiles on the faces of the unhappy. All by himself, he managed to change the atmosphere of his town, and no one could know him without being grateful to him.

One Christmas, while he was sleeping, he felt someone pulling his leg. Rodd opened his eyes and saw the long white beard and the soft red suit. "Forgive me. I didn't know how to choose what was most important," said Rodd. But Santa Claus answered with a smile. "I chose to spend some time with the best boy in the world, just before I leave you the great gift you've earned for yourself. Thank you!” And the next morning, there were no presents under the Christmas tree. That Christmas, the gift had been so big that it couldn't fit down the chimney; the only place it could fit was in Rodd's heart.

1. The story mainly tells us ______.

A. to respect Santa Claus

B. to spend Christmas with Santa Claus

C. not to miss the important thing

D. not to ask for too many gifts for Christmas

2.Rodd and Todd were told by elves that _______.

A. it was not easy to meet Santa Claus

B. they had to wait for a long time

C. they have only a little time to be with Santa Claus

D. they would be sent back a few hours later

3. Rodd missed Santa Claus because_______.

A. he only focused on the present

B. he preferred the present to Santa Claus

C. he had never received any presents before

D. he was too young to know what was more important

4. What was the people’s attitude towards Rodd in the town?

A. They were grateful for his help.

B. They didn’t know him well.

C. They treated him as Santa Claus.

D. They gave him many presents.

5.We can infer from the story that _____.

A. Todd was cleverer than Rodd

B. Rodd would give present to others.

C. Rodd would go to the North Pole again

D. Rodd got more than common boys at last.

When you get tired of homework, several minutes’ walk in a nearby green park helps you relax at once. Or you may stand facing the lake or the seas. They will calm (not to be excited or nervous) you just like the green plants.

Wonder why? Color is a key part of the answers. Since it is so, green and blue help make people feel more quiet and safe.

All colors have special power. Scientists have found that many colors have specific effects on people’s mind and feelings.

Try an easy and interesting experiment and you’ll see how color “misleads” you sometimes. Wrap (包裝) two boxes of the same size with colored paper, one red and the other white. Then weigh the two boxes with your hands. Which one is heavier? Most people will think that the red box is heavier, even though they weigh the same.

Colors can affect learning. Scientists have found that students spend more time reading if they read information written in blue text. Blue helps most people calm down and think more.

Clever uses of colors in daily life are to be seen everywhere. Hospitals and libraries seldom paint their walls, tables and desks red. They use light colors, like light blue or green. Red makes people excited while light colors help them relax. Haven’t worked out how color affects your daily life? Start with your small room. Try to make some changes in it and you’ll get to know how important color is!

1. The underlined word “misleads” means _____.

A. affects

B. effects

C. causes someone to have a wrong idea

D. give wrong directions

2.We’d better paint the walls of the hospital in _____.

A. light blue or light green

B. deep red or deep brown

C. deep orange or deep red

D. light green or light yellow

3. If you want to ______, you’d better sit in the room painted blue.

A. weigh something with your hands

B. study attentively

C. face the lake or the sea

D. enjoy some rock music

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. When you are going to have a rest, you’d better sit in the room painted green

B. Scientists have known some differences among some colors

C. When you get tired of homework, you should look at the green plants far away

D. The passage has told us clearly why some colors are warm and other colors are cool.

5. The reading mainly shows us _____.

A. the difference between red and blue

B. how to get on well with others

C. how to make smart uses of different colors in our daily life

D. how to paint and decorate our rooms

Welcome to Our Clubs in Masonic Village

☆ Art Club

The Art Club provides a place for aged people to paint, improve their artistic talents and show their works of art. Members can also sell items that they painted. The money raised goes toward providing painting supplies for club members. Anyone may join the Art Club, whether you already know how to paint or you want to learn how to better express your creativity. Painting supplies are provided by the club for free.

Time: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Freemasons Cultural Center Art Studio.

Cost: $12 per year

☆ Computer Club

This club is meant for aged people with little knowledge of computers. Various topics are discussed at each meeting about computers (such as the Internet, software and email) as well as related technologies. The club has a computer lab with high-speed Internet connection. Members of the club have free access to the computer lab.

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Computer Resource Room on Level 2 of Smith North. Open general lab sessions are available for free.

Cost: $35 per year

☆ Tai Chi for Arthritis

Arthritis is a common disease for old people. The joints (關(guān)節(jié)) in the patients’ body often hurt badly. Tai Chi for Arthritis is designed to improve the quality of life of those people who are suffering from arthritis using Sun-style Tai Chi. This style includes quick-moving steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don’t require deep bending.

Time: Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Irem Clubhouse.

Cost: $65 per year

1. For whom are these clubs probably designed for?

A. Retired workers.

B. Talented teenagers.

C. Curious kids.

D. Learned experts.

2.Members of the Art Club can do the following EXCEPT .

A. drawing paintings

B. teaching others about painting

C. displaying their paintings

D. selling their paintings

3.If a member of Computer Club attends an open general lab session, he or she ____.

A. is required to buy a laptop

B. has to pay $35 for a session

C. has to take an iPad with him/her

D. needn’t pay for the session

4. Which of the following is one feature of arthritis according to the passage?

A. Terrible coughs. B. Red eyes.

C. Painful joints. D. Cold hands and legs.

5. Sun-style Tai Chi can help people .

A. bend deeply B. move freely

C. sleep well D. improve memory